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· 3/31/1981

State v. Estencion

Citations

  • 625 P.2d 1040
  • 63 Haw. 264
  • 1981 Haw. LEXIS 96

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • superseded in part by rule; see State v. Durry, 4 Haw. App. 222, 230 n.4, 665 P.2d 165, 171 n.4 (1983)
  • in exercising its discretion to dismiss a criminal charge with or without prejudice for violation of Hawai'i Rules of Penal Procedure ( HRPP
  • there was no substantial reason for delay simply because State lacked facilities to test the evidence, a crucial report was received late, and a shortage of experienced prosecutors to try the case existed
  • \`[G]ood cause' means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse.\
  • discussing the purposes of HRPP Rule 48

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Judges: Richardson, C.J., and Ogata, Menor, Lum and Nakamura

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